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Newspaper Page Textjenkinscountytimes.com The Jenkins County Times Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - Page 5 flyrcns That Touch the fteart Jimmie 0. Edenfield Jimmie O. Edenfield passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the age of 90. Jimmie was bom in Candler County on August 15, 1933, to William Henry Edenfield and Myram Addie Grubbs Edenfield, he was the “baby” and last surviving sibling of brother J.R. Edenfield and sisters Eunice Williams and Katie Lewis. He lived most of his life in Millen, Jenkins County where he graduated from Millen High School in 1951 and where he raised his daughters Vikki Edenfield Womack (Ronnie) of Swainsboro, GA and Kim Edenfield Boatright (Robert) of Millen, GA alongside his wife of 63 years, Betty Durden Edenfield, until her death on March 28, 2015. He began employment by working with his parents, in their family grocery store “Edenfield’s Clover Farm” a career which lasted over 20 years, and which produced many fond memories and friendships. He also worked as an Insurance Salesman/Crowe Fields Funeral Home and later began a career in banking, retiring from the Ogeechee Valley Bank/Queensboro, as a Vice President and Loan Officer. Jimmie had a servant’s heart- he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, as staff Sergeant. He served his community as a Board Member for the Jenkins County Board of Education for over 10 years, a member of the American Legion, served in the Millen Lions Club for over 51 years, was the last living Charter member of the Magnolia Country Club, an honorary lifetime member of the Millen Jaycees and was listed in “Who’s Who in Georgia” in 1973 and enjoyed fellowship in the 8 o’clock coffee club. He was an active member of the Millen Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and was a member of the BOCH Sunday School class. The value of one’s life can be measured by many things but for Jimmie, one of his most precious treasures were his grandchildren and his role as “PaPa.” Grandchildren: Ron Womack (Stacey) Guyton, GA; Amber Burk (John) Richmond Hill, GA; Blake Gay (Danielle) Waynesboro, GA; Tyler Womack (Megan) Swainsboro, GA; Lin Hurst II (April) Millen, GA Jimmie was very fortunate to have been blessed with ninety years of life which enabled him to be “PaPa” to his great grandchildren: Briley and Kinsley Womack, Addie Grace and Charleigh Rose Gay, Hudson and Brenna Burk, Hope Gilberstadt (Josh), Lindy Hurst III, Lillian Hurst, Kayley and Ben Flanders, as well as, a great great grandchild Stone Gilberstadt. Special Friend: Janette Keezel and several nieces and nephews Our family has been blessed to have been given such a remarkable man as our Daddy and Papa. Family was such an important part of his life and was shown in his daily living. We have shared him, with so many, because for “Jimmie O” “Family” was never defined by DNA but by his love for others. He truly loved people, all people, he enjoyed sharing with those he loved and building lasting relationships. His legacy will live on in the love that he shared, the lives he touched and the memories he gave us He will remain in our hearts forever. Active pallbearers: Grandsons, Ron Womack, Tyler Womack, Blake Gay, John Burk, Lin Hurst, and Lindy Hurst Honorary Pall Bearers: Members of the Millen Baptist Church: BOCH Sunday School Class, Members of the Millen Lions Club, The 8 o/clock Coffee Club, Ray Roberts, Gaylin Thompson, Ed Fuller, Lee Wilson, Tim Frawley, Jeff Joyner, Jim Lindsey, Wayne Oxford, Mike Hurst, Ben Flanders, Vicky Adams and Evelyn Young Visitation will be Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. with funeral service at 11 a.m. at Millen Baptist Church. Interment will be at Millen City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Millen Baptist Church Building Fund, PO. Box 82, Millen, GA 30442 or the Millen Lions Club PO. Box 745, Millen GA. Crowe-Fields Funeral Home of Millen in charge of arrangements THE COTTON GIN " Milleds Florist" Since 1987 478.982.2153 717 Cotton Ave. Millen, GA William Larry "Baby" Barron William Larry “Baby” Barron, 69, died Sunday, September 3, 2023 after a brief illness. He was bom in Jenkins County, a farmer, member of Rosemary Baptist Church and Emmalane Hunting Club. He was preceded in death by his father Morris Barron and mother, Betty Saxon. Visitation was Wednesday, September 6, 2023 from 10:00 am at Rosemary Social Hall until the Graveside Service at 11:00 am at Rosemary Cemetery with Dr. Charles Cravy officiating. Survivors include his brother, David Barron of Millen. Honorary pallbearers are Bubba Mathem, Charles Waters, John R. Lane, Bryce Lane, Bo Deal, Andy Brinson, Lawson Rackley, Rick McNeely, John Cleve Newton, John Newton, Johnny Neal, Horace Weathersby, Jay Cannady, and members of the Emmalane Hunting Club. Sanders Monument Company Producers of high quality monuments and markers 1484 Halcyondale Road Sylvania, GA 30467 Kenneth & Stacy Sanders Owner/Operators (912) 425-7870 sandersmonumentco@gmail.com (912) 451-6382 sandersmonument.com Mobile Mammography Unit offers breast cancer screenings to community By Joe Brady, Editor for The Times Screven County - Optim Medical Center-Screven is proud to announce its partnership with the St. Joseph's/ Candler Mobile Mammography unit, bringing essential mammography services to Screven County and its surrounding areas. This collaboration aims to enhance access to vital breast cancer screenings for the community. The mobile mammography unit, a symbol of medical outreach and convenience, will be stationed at Optim Medical Center-Screven's parking lot twice a month, providing residents with an opportunity to prioritize their breast health. Lagina Evans, CEO of Optim Medical Center-Screven, expressed her enthusiasm about this collaboration, stating, "We are pleased to offer this service to our citizens. Twice a month, the mobile unit is open in our parking lot." The American College of Radiology recommends annual mammography screenings for women beginning at the age of 40. What makes this initiative particularly accessible is that patients do not require a physician referral to avail of the mobile service. However, there are some essential criteria that must be met, as Evans elaborates, "Patients must have a primary care physician they have seen in the previous 18 months." Additionally, patients should not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and it should have been at least one year since their previous mammogram. To ensure a smooth experience and avoid any potential delays, Evans encourages patients to schedule appointments. Appointments can be made by dialing 912-819-6140. The St. Joseph's/Candler Mobile Mammography unit will be available on the first and third Thursday of every month, ensuring multiple opportunities for residents to benefit from this valuable service. The next screening date is September 21, 2023, providing a timely opportunity for residents to prioritize their breast health. Early detection of breast cancer through mammography is a crucial step in improving survival rates and overall outcomes. Optim Medical Center-Screven's collaboration with the St. Joseph's/Candler Mobile Mammography unit underscores their commitment to the well-being of the community. By making these screenings more accessible, they are taking proactive steps to fight breast cancer and promote better health for all. For more information about the services provided by Optim Health Center-Screven and the St. Joseph's/Candler Mobile Mammography unit, please contact them at 912- 819-6140. By Sam Eades, Publisher/Writer for The Times Faith, Hope and Love, and the greatest of these is love. That is the scripture we read quite often and preachers preach on the subject several times a year. I like that verse. It gives me a strength that I need on my daily walk with Christ. I heard a story my Great Grandfather would tell to my Grandparents often. It was a story of a two young adults and their four children. You see, on a very cold winter night, while this family was sleeping, a noise came from the basement of the old house they lived in. Now, the home had been handed down from a long line of decendents. and these were the most recent to inherit the home. The noise seemed to be coming from the old boiler in the basement that had just been serviced the previous day. Now, this boiler was original to the house and had never made any noise of this nature before. So, the husband went downstairs to take a look a the old boiler. It seemed to be okay, it was making a clicking sound, but he had heard that before and there seemed to be no issues. So, up the stairs he would go and back to bed And just as he had just fallen asleep, there was a loud boom. He quickly arose and proceeded down the old stairs and saw smoke billowing from the basement. He then proceeded to yell to the entire family to get out of the house. Everyone came from their bedrooms, all the kids, and his wife, even the dog, seemed to be outside. Or so, he thought. He noticed that one child was missing. Her brother said, she had stayed to make sure her dolls were safe. He started to return to the burning home through the front door and before he could get inside, the top floor of this old home had collapsed and the home was engulfed in flames. Yes, his daughter had died in the fire. He was devastated. There was nothing he could do, except seek the Lord for answers and lean on his faith. Tragedy strikes all of us at different times in our lives. For the believer, those hardships inform our faith through the experience of God’s grace at work in our lives. Difficulty is the place we learn the greatest lessons about God’s faithfulness to us. Paul and Silas found themselves wrongfully imprisoned in the jail in Philippi (Acts 16). The song they sing at midnight changes everything and demonstrates the power of the gospel to impact lives even in the worst of circumstances. The hymn. Faith, Hope and Love, is a hymn written by Albert A. Goodson in 1910. The hymn is based on 1 Corinthians 13:13, which states, "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." The hymn is often sung at weddings and funerals. However, most Churches use it for an anthem at times. Albert directed the Radio Choir of the F ellowship Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois, where he served as minister of music for many years. He stated that, "Faith, hope, and Love have been referred to as the three divine sisters. We can think of them as three beautiful sisters joined together hand in hand, swirling around as in a dance." Faith, hope, and love are also referred to as the theological virtues. The Christian life, in terms of our living in response to God and his new work in us, springs from faith, hope, and love. Everything we do as Christians relates to these three virtues and they all have a longing, an expectation, a desire that will one day be fully realized when Christ returns in glory. Please sing with me Faith, hope and love , let these endure amoung you. And the greatest of these is love. Come, let us love, for Love is of God In God alone will love be our truth. Come, let us love, for love is of God And we will become God's own Children Come, let us love, for love is of God For those who do not love. Will not find God. Brier Creek participates in Ebenezer Heritage Event By Dess Smith, Special Contributor to The Times 14 members of the Brier Creek, Wiregrass and Little River Chapters Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution and the President of the South Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution traveled to Ebenezer, GA for the Annual Ebenezer Heritage Day Festival on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023. This event is held every year with food, crafts, exhibits, demonstrations, activities, and all are welcome with free admission. The Event is proudly presented by the Georgia Salzburger Society and the Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rincon, GA. Starting at 10:00 and on each hour with the last being 1:00, our Brier Creek militia (14 members) fired a 1 round volley with our flintlocks and the Brier Creek Artillery (5 cannons) fired a 1-round volley followed by Compatriot Don Bazemore playing taps on his bugle. Pictured are Cam Quick, Steve Burke, Ted Walker, Gary Mason, Lee Herron, John Joyner, Bernard Martin, Alton McCloud, Don Bazemore, Emory Fennell, Dess Smith III, Walker Quick. Photo contributed.